That evening, Elijah sought Joana's company in sharing the bed. Uncertain about the abrupt shift in his behavior and reluctance to part, Joana attributed it to lingering anxiety from recent events. Nevertheless, she welcomed his desire for companionship, finding solace in the warmth of his embrace, which swiftly lulled her into a peaceful slumber after settling down together. Unbeknownst to them, the night passed by seamlessly, and they awoke the following morning, still feeling the weight of fatigue from the prolonged rest.
In the quiet moments that followed their awakening, they both lay silently, gazing up at the ceiling. A multitude of questions hung in the air regarding the previous day's events and Elijah's ability to locate Joana. It became evident that he harbored queries of his o
